What if the reason of micromanaging is the technical team leader, that as a project manager you don't trust enough, or has poor communication skills of problems/issues/status? How can you improve that, without making him/her uncomfortable, but still getting good reports?
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Interesting discussion, but, like many PM discussions, there is probablky a happy medium in there somwehere.
I think that the size of the team determines the degree to which you need to micromanage. My comfort level is about 12 team members and yes, I do micro-manage. This is a key tool to see if the train is on the rails or going elsewhere. It is not a matter of trust or "I know better"; more a case of knowing what is happening.
Many a time a tech writer or developer has stopped halfway through a walkthrough and said "Hmm that doesnt work or I have just seen "x". All I did was facilitate.
As a PM I believe that you are the first stop point for the client. The buck stops right here! I do conduct code walkthroughs (with other team members present), I do review all doco, and also participate in useability testing. By the same token I also make sure everyone knows what everyone's roles are.
If this is micromanagement, then I think it is appropriate.
Sambre
I think that the size of the team determines the degree to which you need to micromanage. My comfort level is about 12 team members and yes, I do micro-manage. This is a key tool to see if the train is on the rails or going elsewhere. It is not a matter of trust or "I know better"; more a case of knowing what is happening.
Many a time a tech writer or developer has stopped halfway through a walkthrough and said "Hmm that doesnt work or I have just seen "x". All I did was facilitate.
As a PM I believe that you are the first stop point for the client. The buck stops right here! I do conduct code walkthroughs (with other team members present), I do review all doco, and also participate in useability testing. By the same token I also make sure everyone knows what everyone's roles are.
If this is micromanagement, then I think it is appropriate.
Sambre
Here are some up-to-date tips on avoiding becoming a micro manager. http://pm.stackexchange.com/q/452/34
These are targeted at project managers, but anyone can be a micro manager, and these tips will apply to anyone who is in a position where they lead others.
These are targeted at project managers, but anyone can be a micro manager, and these tips will apply to anyone who is in a position where they lead others.
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